Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
What Buyers Say
Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS
The Shure SRH1540 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, particularly the punchy bass and detailed mids and highs. Users praise the build quality with aluminum and carbon fiber construction, as well as the comfort of the Alcantara ear pads, though some note the clamping force can be tight initially. Common criticisms include excessive cable noise, a high price point that many feel is only justified during sales, and the need for aftermarket ear pad replacements for optimal comfort. Overall, these are considered among the best closed-back headphones in their class, especially for bass-heavy genres like EDM and hip-hop.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with punchy bass
- High-quality aluminum and carbon fiber build
- Comfortable Alcantara ear pads
- Spare ear pads and cable included
- Great for bass-heavy music genres
Cons
- Excessive cable noise
- High price point, best on sale
- Clamping force may be too tight initially
- Ear pads may need replacement for comfort
- Sound leakage similar to open-back headphones
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
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Scores
Specifications
| Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Alcantara | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | padded | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 25 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 46 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 99 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Shure SRH1540 Premium Closed-Back Headphones with 40mm Neodymium Drivers for Clear Highs and Extended Bass, Built for Professional Audio/Sound Engineers, Musicians and Audiophiles (SRH1540-BK) | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.8300000429153442 m | — |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Shure SRH1540-BK-EFS
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong sound (74th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 41 specs.
